Review of Lifeboat (1944) by Kevin N — 30 Aug 2006

Perfectly atmospheric and hauntingly thrilling. A spectacular work from Sir Hitchcock.

This review of Lifeboat (1944) was written by Kevin N on 30 Aug 2006.

Lifeboat has generally received very positive reviews.

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Damn, Hitchcock was good! Another worthwhile viewing! Very sad to see how many members of the cast died very young…

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